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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,437.22, 2,155.44 and 396.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,437.22, 2,155.44 and 396.98 is: 595.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,437.22 : 2,155.44 = 396.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,437.22/2,155.44 = 396.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,437.22x = 2,155.44 × 396.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,437.22x = 855,655.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,655.79/1,437.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.36

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